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AddictionNews

Steve O'Keefe

The Connection Between Stress and Addiction

New research reveals a neural pathway between stress and addiction.

GLP-1 Pills are the “Next Phase” in the Weight-Loss Drug Era

Eli Lilly wins approval for Foundayo, a new GLP-1 drug in pill form, but will it outperform Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill?

South Africa’s Online Gambling Problems Reveal Industry’s Playbook

Online gambling addiction cases went from 2,600 to 4,600 in a single year in South Africa.

Addiction Prevention Begins With Preventing Child Abuse

More than half of those being treated for addiction suffered from childhood abuse.

Government Pledges to Follow Best Practices in Addiction Treatment: April Fools!

The way governments spend on addiction treatment does not match what works.

How GLP-1 Drugs Mute the Stress Response

Studies show that GLP-1 drugs reduce binge eating by muting the response to chronic stress.